After an unintended hiatus, we’re back with a new season of magick! First Aradia covers some logistics and show updates (we love you Liz!), and then we dive into the meat and potatoes of the episode. Should we have talked about eclipse season a couple months ago before it happened? Probably. Does that stop you from absorbing the info to prepare for…

We're back with some action steps to building your own dedication ritual, Liz get Aradia talking about their own dedication stories, and we read some submitted stories from listeners about their own experiences finding deity. Did you know Aradia's runic necklace means "The Torch"? We do now! Full show notes on our website. Special shout out to Moni…

Are you feeling the pull to work with a particular god or goddess, but you aren't sure where to start? Aradia and Liz break down the basics from deciding if it's time to choosing a god to our personal stories to so much more - so much, in fact, that we needed to make this the first half of a two part episode! Make sure to follow and subscribe so yo…

We're coming at you on an off week with some bonus content! (This is our apology for being AWOL the last month haha!) Aradia brings you a mini witch tip today: making magick with the moon, aka using the full lunar phase in your manifestation work! They walk you through 8 steps to really making your dreams come true. Have you used the moon to manife…

I have said from the beginning that one of the first skills a witch really needs to learn is energy work. Energy is in everything; everything has energy, gives off energy, and is fueled by energy. Energy is the basis for the magick we weave, the spells we cast, and the way we connect with the world around us. Knowing how you perceive and interact w…

Ever wondered how to work with Faerie energy in your practice? Today, we're diving down that faerie ring and traversing the wylds to talk about what the fae are (and what they're not), learn where and how they came about, demystify superstitions, and introduce some (safe!) ways you can start developing a relationship. The Fae can be a powerful addi…

We get a lot of questions for recommended resources on various topics, so today's episode is a round-up of our favorite forms of content, from books to podcasts to videos and more. Most of what we recommend is totally newbie friendly, so if you're just starting out but aren't sure where to go first, make sure to take notes! (And if you're a fan of …

What are the pros and cons to eclectic witchcraft versus joining a tradition? How do you know what’s right for you, especially when you’re just starting out? How do you even go about finding a tradition or coven? And if you decide to build your own practice, where do you even start? We’ll cover all the basics and more in today’s episode. This episo…

Buzzfeed. Beano. Pop Sugar. Brainfall. These are just a few of the websites promoting quizzes and listicles that will tell you what type of witch you’re destined to be. The belief around these categories or types of witches is so pervasive, it’s one of the most common beginner questions we see. Liz believes there’s value in these labels, while Arad…

Happy Pride Month! As proud card carrying members of the Alphabet Mafia, Aradia and Liz are excited to talk about the intersection of queerness and spirituality this week - and we only go off the rails a couple times! Join us as we talk about the overlap in the two communities, tips for de-gendering your energy and practice, and have story time whe…

Today we're talking about how much imposter syndrome sucks, and discuss the ways in which gatekeeping lends itself to, and is maybe also fueled by, imposter syndrome. We also dive down a Google search rabbit hole to talk about the image of the witch and how it's harmful to actual practitioners (but not in the way you think - we love those crone hag…

This week, Aradia & Liz are inspired by recent Discord discussions to talk about the gods: how to start a relationship with one, how to not piss them off, the difference between Hermes' rod and Apollo's - you know, the important stuff. We also announced our VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY and we're really freaking excited about it, so if you want a chance to w…

The world is a rough and scary place right now. Maybe you feel like you want to do something to make a difference, but you don't have the time, connections, financial resources, or spoons to step up. We get it. Today, Aradia and Liz want to talk about ways you can put your witchcraft where your mouth is to help support causes you care about. Conten…

We’re so excited to welcome a very special guest on today’s episode – our dear friend Brian, professional tarot reader with Two Raven Tarot! We dive right into the history of Tarot, Brian’s personal experiences as a professional tarot reader, how to get started, and a couple tarot myths and misconceptions. We had so much fun and talked for so long …

In our first ever Witches Review episode, Aradia & Liz explore the spooky, the political, and the magickal in Practical Magic. How much real world magick can there possibly be in a Hollywood movie? You'd be surprised... Practical Magic was released in 1998. It was directed by Griffin Dunne and was written by Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman, and Alice…

Liz is sick this week, so Aradia tackles some questions from our Discord! Want to be in the know the next time we do an episode like this? Come join us in Discord - it's free and we have the best little coven of witches around! Visit our website at www.twobytorchlight.com to learn more about us and the show. You can email twobytorchlight@gmail.com …

What the heck is energetic hygiene? Its taking care of your energy - cleansing, grounding, protecting, and shielding. We go over some of those skills in this episode, but there's so much to learn; expect follow up episodes in the future! Questions about something we covered in this episode, or maybe something we didn't? Email us, reach out on our F…

Liz finds her old Book of Shadows and Aradia helps her parse out what she wrote down about the Sabbats! Liz’s Online Reference - https://www.worldhistory.org/Wheel_of_the_Year/ JC Artemisia - https://jcartemisiabooks.wordpress.com/ Discord - https://discord.gg/aup6dScce8 Support the show As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, a…

Welcome to our episode about making magick during the winter season, and great spells to use with snow! There was some coughing and sniffling during the episode so thank you for your patience. We did try to edit out as much as we could! Show Notes: Tiktoker from Massachussets - www.tiktok.com/elijah_boivin Join us in the Discord! https://discord.gg…

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us as we delve into the mythology, legend, and traditional celebrations of this first day of winter from around the world. We talk about how various cultures practice, where those practices come from, and how you can build your own celebrations that work for you and your family. Show Notes: According to the Oxford…

Aradia talks about what they consider the 4 essential tools or topics to make a full and vibrant witchcraft practice. Get episode notes and learn more about the show on our website! Support the show As always, you can find detailed show notes on our website, along with resources referenced and important links and media. --- Send in a voice message:…

Continuing in the vein of "things new witches most want to know", Aradia and Lizryth are talking all about what a daily witchcraft practice looks like - from tips and tricks, to incognito spellwork, to the fact that "daily" very often doesn't actually mean daily. How does witchcraft show up for you in your daily life? To learn more about this episo…

On today's inaugural episode, Aradia and Lizryth wanted to touch a little on a lot of topics that actual practicing or aspiring witches say are most important to them! By sourcing questions straight from their respective witchy communities, both in person and online, they cover a variety of interesting themes (that they'll go in depth on in future …

Two By Torchlight is a podcast about modern witchcraft and the intersection of magick, science, and pop culture. More than simply a 101 guide, co-hosts Aradia and Lizryth dive deep into the theories of a modern day magickal practice and examine why we believe the things we believe and practice how we practice. Get inspired to think critically and c…

The heartfelt story of poet, Joyce Codd and musician, singer, songwriter, Rick Ricker. A story of hope, faith, love, compassion, and music. After the loss of their spouses, they found hope, strength, and comfort through their faith in God and through helping others. We were deeply touched by their beautiful message, and feel that their story can en…

Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Tomy Wright of Jefferson, MD talks about Chords of Courage STEP UP! student songwriting contest 2019. A one-of-a-kind program where students write powerful songs about people of great courage. Inspired by these amazing heroes, the students take leadership roles in engaging others to STEP UP! and perform acts of service…

Mike Conway and Jeff Feit sit down with songwriter and recording artist, Terry Scott (also known as Retro T) for an exclusive interview. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode which contains an added little treat that we threw in as a bonus. ENJOY!

"Introduction" Hosted by: Mike Conway (Producer), and Jeff Feit (Owner and Engineer) Episode: 1 of Torchlight Productions Radio Network "TPRN". An exclusive podcast of "Torchlight Productions Recording Studio" in Beallsville, MD

It's Jim's final countdown and he rates the authors from the very best, through to those he wants to read more of, promising authors, those not quite good enough, the unpromising - and the just plain awful. He tells Wallace he still loves reading - but he won't do another book like this again: "When you are recommended 400 books you often encounter…

This chapter of The New Torchlight List takes in a big geographical area and a variety of cultures.

Jim agrees with Wallace's love for Disgrace, by South African writer J.M. Coetzee - though Jim says Coetzee's "not brilliant". He describes the Cairo trilogy by Egyptian Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz as "a landmark work". Jim recommends Somalian writer Ayaan Hirsi Ali "for an unparalleled insight into what Islam means for those who interpret th…

Jim Flynn and Wallace Chapman discuss Australasian literature. Wallace takes on Jim over Eleanor Catton's The Luminaries - too long, says Jim. Not so, says Wallace. Jim says Catton can write but she needs to get her talent under control - "too much good material". He says Janet Frame also can write "but a lot of it is spoiled by schoolgirl emotive …

Jim Flynn tells Wallace Chapman that Italian Umberto Eco's best work is The Name of the Rose but this comes with a warning as Eco "loves to demonstrate his learning. The plot is interrupted by long essays which interest me because I teach medieval theology ..." Of best-selling Norwegian author Jo Nesbo, Jim assures Wallace that he doesn't hate him …

Jim Flynn and Wallace Chapman discuss modern Irish literature. Jim rates John Banville's "wonderful style", but is less enamoured with John Boyne's The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. The sex in Edna O'Brien's The Country Girls (which was banned in Ireland in 1960) he deems "incredibly tame stuff".

Some of Jim's favourite writers feature in this episode - V.S. Naipaul and Kazuo Ishiguro who, he says, is "perhaps the greatest novelist of our generation. His work is going to make him one of few novelists writing today who will be read throughout this century." Jim also rates Hilary Mantel's novels about Thomas Cromwell: "She captures Henry the …

Jim and Wallace discuss South American writers, including the politics and the passion reflected in the great writing of Gabriel Garcia Marquez - recommending the memorable Love in the Time of Cholera but urging readers to avoid The Autumn of the Patriarch at all costs. This book, written in one paragraph is, Jim says, "really terrible". Jim also r…

Jim Flynn discusses North American authors and tells Wallace Chapman that everyone must read Truman Capote's In Cold Blood. He also highly rates Philip Roth and Toni Morrison, but Wallace and Jim agree that Don DeLillo's Underworld, which received "extravagant praise", isn't really up to snuff. As Jim says: "It is hard to write the great American n…

Jim Flynn is a world expert on human intelligence, and the author of many ground-breaking books on intelligence, philosophy and politics. He came from a poor family and owes all his success to reading great books. So the Emeritus Professor of Politics at Otago University was disturbed to find that fewer and fewer adults and young people are reading…